Software Controls Engineer III at Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc. in Hillside, Illinois

Job Description:

Dynamic Manufacturing has an opportunity to join our growing Software Controls team. Responsible for designing programing architectures and state machines to test and evaluate products on custom high complexity test benches. The software controls engineer will code and debug custom testing programs, determine I/O and control hardware component specifications, select sensing hardware, save, and manage data and write programming to operate machinery at a high level of proficiency. Candidate is expected to be highly skilled in LabVIEW, Teststand, C, and Ladder Logic.

At Dynamic Manufacturing, we offer: 

• An Engaging Work Environment 

• Opportunities for Advancement 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Competitive Pay (we pay weekly!) 

• Comprehensive Benefits Package & 401(k) Match 

• Generous Paid Time Off, and more! 

Core Responsibilities 

• Mentor less experienced Software Control Engineers




• Assist in managing projects




• Interface and collaborate with Applications Engineers, Controls Engineers, Systems Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Product Engineers, Quality Engineers, Mechanical Design Engineers, Maintenance Technicians and Calibration Technicians




• Design, create, edit, and if needed troubleshoot architectures for:

  • Complex code, independently or on a team to control industrial and testing machines

  
  

  • Vision Inspection Systems

  
  

  • Industrial Barcode Scanning Systems

  
  

  • Databases and database interface programs

  
  

  • User-friendly PC-based Graphical Interfaces and HMIs




• Read and comprehend Electrical Schematics

• Education: Bachelor’s or advanced degree or equivalent experience (8-11 years)




• Practical experience and demonstrated knowledge of:

  • Programming languages such as: LabVIEW, Teststand, C, Ladder Logic and Python

  
  

  • Selecting and creating code to interface with data acquisition systems such as NI hardware, Measurement and Computing and PLCs (Automation Direct family brands, Allen Bradly, Omron…), Arduino, Raspberry pi

  
  

  • Saving and managing databases and results in Microsoft Access, SQL, TDMS, CSV

  
  

  • Interfacing with and processing Analog, Digital, PWM and Frequency signals

  
  

  • Creating user-friendly PC-based Graphical Interfaces and HMIs

  
  

  • Communication protocols such as: Allen Bradley Ethernet/IP, Modbus, TCP/IP, SPI, I2C, Serial…

  
  

  • Reading electrical schematics using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical and Visio

  
  

  • Cognex Vision System and Barcode Scanners

  
  

  • Keyence and Banner Engineering product lines




• Advanced troubleshooting skills




• Ability to understand regular operation of equipment with minimal documentation




• Strong communication skills, Lean and continuous improvement mindset




• Organized, skilled in technical writing and thorough in documenting work




• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed in this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The management of Dynamic Manufacturing, Inc. reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.

WHY CHOOSE DYNAMIC?

Dynamic Manufacturing is a family owned and operated organization formed in 1955 by John Partipilo. Our organization specializes in the manufacture of automotive, off-road, industrial and racing powertrain products. This includes Torque Converters, Transmissions (Automatic, Manual, Hybrid models) and Transfer Case Assemblies.

Our Organization started with a single retail facility and a dream. Today, we serve the aftermarket and several OE customers. Our operations consist of almost a million square feet of floor space and 1,000+ extremely talented employees encompassing turnkey operations from engineering, total machining operations, through assembly and dynamometer testing.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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